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You love cars and motorcycles and you love looking good. Considering how amazing the art and design behind the complex vehicles today is, why is it that there are so few companies that can tastefully represent your love of everything with a motor? Everything seems to have ridiculously obnoxious graphics or feel like it's a shirt made for 12-year-old extreme bicyclists. It took some searching, but we've finally found some brands that reach a level of style that we accept. Check out these 10 Auto-Inspired Brands That Don't Suck.
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P1 Brand specializes in "Trackwares" that draw from classic auto logos and blends new ideas in art and design. The result is a perfect set of goods for guys who celebrate car culture but dislike the douchebaggery associated with some of the lines that cater to to the average petrol head.
When not providing rubber to burn on F1 circuits, Pirelli's quietly making a handsome collection of Italian sportswear. Essentially, its the proper stuff for rubbing shoulders with millionares in the paddocks. Or, simply impressing your girlfriend and proving your gear head tendencies have a touch of continental class.
Outfitters of most of the world's top motorsport athletes and teams, Alpinestars doesn't fail when providing for fans. The brand's line of casual attire mixes core automotive notes with keen cultural collaborations-including Claw Money, Death Spray Customs, and UNDFTD.
Retro Classic Clothing
Anything that celebrates the classics that have made the auto industry what it is today is good in our book. Retro Classic takes older cars and styles them in a basic, but appealing, manor on a variety of T-shirts. Plus, they're not crazy expensive, because they're commissioned with a high-end auto brand.
The problem with most motorcycle gear is that, while it looks great on a bike or in a bar, it makes you look like either an idiot or the bride from Kill Bill. Icon's gear is just badass, and the always apolcalypse themed photoshoots prove it.
Puma has been collaborating with motor brands for years and now have partnerships with Ducati, BMW, Ferrari, and Mercedes AMG. Our favorite is the BMW collection, as it has a pretty expansive variety and an aggressive styling that maintains the racing inspiration it draws from.
Grand Prix Originals
This German company seemingly understands the American king of cool, Steve McQueen, better than we do. From the replica '60s racing jackets and gloves to sizable collection of race themes casual shirts, jackets, and bags, this is the best way to show your love of the Gulf Oil Aston Martin 007, and its campaign at Le Mans.
JDM has a smaller collection that zones in on the drifting aspect of auto. With a snarky attitude on most of the shirts, but not too douchey, these shirts are a simple method to represent your affinity for taking corners sideways.
Australian guys who like motorcycles and surfing (i.e. Australian guys that are cooler than you) make garments that highlight the graphic legacy of both activities and smartly provide for needs on beach or roads. The collaboration with Reigning Champ turns the average zip up sweatshirt into battle regalia for the dirt track.
Big Chris' Car Parts
L.A. based company specializing in t-shirts celebrating classic American car culture. You'd expect lowriders, instead this is all about box Chevy's and artist collaborations with the likes of Estevan Oriol and Patrick Martinez.
